By Carole Edrich We are luckier than most, here in Belgium. Central and local governments understand the contribution made by dance and the arts in general to culture. Financial support during the pandemic has meant that nobody established in dance needed to scrabble for pennies while venues were shut. So, unlike many of their colleagues
By Carla Escoda This is a precarious time for Hong Kong dance artists. Massive anti-government protests in 2019 and the subsequent crackdown on freedom of expression followed by COVID lockdowns have created enormous uncertainty. But the art that comes out of crisis can be liberating, as a new series of powerful dance films, poised to
By Rachel Silver Maddock Social media became a lifeline for many dance artists during the pandemic, giving them a virtual stage to keep their work alive and to connect with their communities. Now more than ever, establishing an online presence is key to staying active in the global dance community. But what makes a dancer